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Sorry i aint got any more pics, i was going to do the whole show but batteries died It was a brilliant turn out though despite the blustery weather and a bit of a shower just as the under 23 inch rough coated lurchers went into the ring. Seen a few faces but not as many as i had hoped? Well done to all concerned with the running and organising of the day

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Winner of the 'Rough bitch under 23" ' Micky and 'kizzy'

Its a 12 o clock start. If youre coming from Gateshead along the felling bypass turn left when you get to Heworth roundabout. At the next roundabout turn right. There is a bridge over the metro line, but its only wide enough for one vehicle at a time so dont go speeding over it. Obviously if your coming from the other direction (A19, sunderland) turn right at heworth roundabout then right at the next roundabout. Parking can be a bit tight sometimes so it might be advisable, (depending on how many turn up) to park near the shops or in Aldi car park and walk over the bridge?

I shall be attending,dont think i shall have the legends with me, might take the camera for the show ponies though.

My beddy x certainly has the nose and the heart.

I've seen some of Darcys books,good photos, im not a book reader though so i cant comment on the content of his writings. All i would suggest is that the bloke must have done his fair share of hunting judging by his presence on here,his photos, and the company of the lads and lasses he has kept through the years, some of whom i have had the pleasure of hunting with. If the bloke wants to share his experiences i dont see any harm in that? As long as no one is depicted doing wrong wheres the harm? As someone said earlier,there may be a bit of a green eyed monster in some posts?

I used to love a day out with the dogs and ferrets,i think its one of the most rewarding kinds of hunting. Nice pics mate.

Never hunted goats and i dont think i would ever want to,its not as if theyre hard to catch? I reckon theres a lot of dog types could catch them, you wouldnt need a racey lurcher type. Ive seen them quite a bit when im out and about Northumberland and the borders. If i was going after them i would be more comfortable using a heavier dog than my lurchers.

Books do have their place in our game,its how i first started learning. Trouble is that books and photos can glorify some aspects of hunting that, to be honest, dont need glorifying. Never judge yourself by what others do,get out there and do it for yourself.

Seen quite a few weird things with foxes,all young uns. Saw 2 foxes stalking a cat but neither had the bottle to tackle it. Also a young un trying to grab a horses tail. A few nights ago i was out lamping and towards the end of the night i let the dogs off to have a bit chill. They both raced off in the direction of the lake and as they ran past this embankment a young fox came over the top of it. The dogs never even noticed the fox, and the fox came straight towards me looking at me as if to question what i was doing there. Daft as owt them young uns.

Jesus i laughed and laughed at that, thanks for the entertainment lads

She's a beautiful lass,wouldnt come near half of us cretins though.

Newcastle united got to play well this season Tonights result ?????? An optimistic 3-2 win for the toon.